Legal Education Services and Resources

Do you need information on restraining orders, child and custody access or income assistance and social housing?

Welcome to YWCA Metro Vancouver's legal education pages. These pages give women tools to navigate the law system and keep their family safe. Here you will find support on child custody, family law, fleeing domestic violence and more.

	Legal Publications and Projects Download guides including Stopping the Violence and Leaving an Abusive Relationship (available in six languages), and find out about projects such as Mothers Without Legal Status.
	Legal Resources Visit these essential links on income security (including welfare rights and employment insurance), immigration law, family law, housing and free legal advice programs and information.
	Legal News What Custody and Guardianship Really Mean. Read the article. A Personal Story from the Legal Educator Program. Watch the video.
	Legal Education and Advocacy Services Find out how the YWCA Legal Educator and the Domestic Violence Outreach Worker support women and their families.

For more information, contact:
Legal Educator
YWCA Metro Vancouver
tel 604 734 5517 ext 2235
avollans@ywcavan.org

YWCA Metro Vancouver is grateful for the funding that the Notary Public Society provides for the Legal Educator.